Police sources revealed to The Zimbabwean that only a small number of senior members had complied with Chihuri’s instruction to join the funeral scheme. Most junior police have vowed to resist their boss’s perceived manipulation.
In light of the strong resistance from junior police officers who form the bulk of the force, this newspaper is reliably informed that Officers in Charge at various stations in and around Harare are busy holding meetings with their subordinates in an attempt to mobilise membership for the scheme.
“Recently, we were called for a meeting with our Officer in Charge who told us not to be misled into thinking that Kuitira Mhuri was a dubious scheme. He tried to convince us to join, saying the policy is here to stay,” said the source, who declined to be named for security reasons.
He also revealed that the scheme has been introduced to other districts and provinces where officers are being instructed to join. The Zimbabwean has also learnt that a small number of police officers who have joined the Kuitira Mhuri Funeral scheme did so for fear of victimisation.
“They are fearful, as defiance of instructions from the top brass can attract a heavy penalty,” said the source. Defiant officers vowed never to join the funeral scheme – despite threats of victimization.
“I will not join this Kuitira Mhuri thing because I already have another funeral policy. This funeral policy is bogus. Why are we being told that we will get some of our services from Nyaradzo (a funeral parlour)? Does it mean they are the same or is Nyaradzo now operating with two different names?” queried one. A police officer who has joined the funeral scheme against his will said: “I have only joined the funeral policy because l do not want to be victimised.”
According to company registration papers at the Deeds Office, the Kuitira Mhuri Funeral Scheme is owned by Assistant Commissioner James Nyakotyo, Chief Superintendent Takawira Nzombe, Blessing Dirani, Clement Munoriarwa and Albert Richard Bondi. Police national spokesperson Charity Charamba has vehemently denied any links between Kuitira Mhuri and the ZRP.
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